Demand Planning Analyst - MEA

[Please note this is a Direct Search led by Bacardi, Applications from agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.]

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

As a Demand Planning Analyst, you will be responsible for preparing various reports related to Supply chain KPIs. Coordinate with commercial team for Forecast (Replenishment and Depletion) submission. Follow up with customer service team and OCs for open orders / shipment plans. You will maintain governance of forecasting and inventory management. You will pro-actively monitor and coordinate for allocation management, cut-off, OOS risk. You will support to carry out all the steps of the S&OP process.

A high degree of flexibility is required in this role as a large part of it is responding to the situation on hand and providing insightful analyses as needed.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a collaborative business partner who is able to work seamlessly within a lean and matrix organization. You have an analytical and curious mindset with an innate drive to continuously learn. You are always looking for opportunities to build efficiencies as you have a Fearless and Founders mindset.

This is a 12-month fixed-term role, with potential for renewal depending on organizational requirements and individual contribution

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

• Coordinate for the 3rd party distributor inventory reports and consolidate for monthly reporting.
• Collect and integrate monthly depletion forecast, inventory data, and in transits for distributor markets.
• Coordinate with commercial team for IBP Forecast submission.
• Validation and sanity check of IBP forecasts vs open orders. Analyze changes in forecasts / demands.
• Follow up with CSR team for open orders status, shipment plan and In-transit tracking.
• Back orders tracking and follow up with OC fulfilment teams.
• Prepare monthly reports and presentation for Supply Chain KPIs visibility for cluster or region.
• Interpret data, identify trends, and draw conclusions from the reported data which will help drive business decisions.
• Support Master Data maintenance related tasks.
• Allocation management - support in tracking orders / consumption for Allocated Products.
• Liaise with Finance team for data inputs as and when required.
• Maintain proactively documentation ‘SharePoint’ repository for the supply chain team
  
  

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Supply Chain / Demand Planning / Distribution processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Must be fluent in English. Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Must have strong analytical, organizational and planning skills. High attention to details and ability to interpret large datasets to drive insights.
• Experience of IBP / BI / ERP / SAP is required.
• Knowledge of Demand Planning will be an additional advantage.
• Learning agility, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with high degree of initiative and drive.
• Sense of urgency and proactivity. Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
• Able to collaborate within the team as well as with cross-functional stakeholders.
  
  

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience
  
  

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan
  
  

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies
  
  

Additional Benefits

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.